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Established in 1929, the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is the official governing body and provides the organizational structure for the sport of Volleyball in the province of Ontario. The OVA is involved in every facet of the sport by offering programs at all levels for both indoor and beach volleyball. The organization strives to provide all Ontario residents with fair and equal access to participation and personal growth through recreational, competitive, elite, instructional, administrative, coaching and officiating programs.
OVA programs and volunteer activities are funded and supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, membership fees, user fees, corporate partners, municipalities and fund raising activities.
Our Mission:
The OVA is an Association where dedicated volunteers and professional staff provide leadership in the growth and development of volleyball for all Ontarians.
Our Vision:
The OVA will work towards making volleyball one of the preferred sports of participation, showcasing the sport for Ontarians, and being recognized as a leading sport organization in Canada.
Our Organizational Values:
The following is the list of organizational values for the OVA during its 2011-2015 quadrennial plan:
- Accountable: by acting in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner with all OVA funds
- Excellence: by designing and delivering the best possible programs and services for all OVA members
- Accessible: to all Ontarians regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability or socio-economic status
- Innovative: by becoming the leader amongst provincial sports organizations by continually looking for ways to do things better.
- Collaborative: by being willing to work with all interested individuals and organizations at the local, provincial and national level who share the OVA's vision to grow the sport of volleyball within Ontario
- Passionate: in all our efforts to make volleyball visible and popular in Ontario
- Fair: by being consistent in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures and on matters related to the governance of the OVA
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